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Suspect dead after active shooter incident at secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Authorities in northeastern British Columbia are responding to a confirmed active shooter incident at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, prompting an urgent public safety alert and a large-scale law enforcement deployment across the region.
As of 1:20 p.m., the Tumbler Ridge RCMP confirmed officers are actively on scene and have directed all residents in the community to immediately shelter in place. Individuals are being instructed to lock their doors, remain inside their homes or businesses, and avoid all unnecessary movement until further notice. Anyone outside the immediate area is urged to stay clear and strictly follow police directions and roadway restrictions.
The emergency response follows a Police-Initiated Public Alert issued earlier in the day through Canadaโs Emergency Alert System after reports of an active shooter. The alert applies to Tumbler Ridge and surrounding within the RCMP-designated radius.
Authorities initially described the suspect as a female with brown hair wearing a dress, though officials emphasized that the description was preliminary and subject to change as the investigation develops.
Police now believe the original suspect has been located deceased. However, investigators are continuing their work to determine whether a second suspect may have been involved and to establish the total number of victims connected to the incident.
At this time, officials have not confirmed how many individuals may have been injured or whether anyone requires medical assistance.
Law enforcement continues to stress that the situation should be treated as dangerous and evolving. Residents are advised to:
- Shelter in place immediately
- Lock all doors and secure their properties
- Refrain from leaving homes or workplaces
- Avoid traveling into the affected area
- Not attend school or public locations unless specifically directed
- Never approach a suspect
- Report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1
Additional police resources are being deployed from neighboring detachments to support the operation, including the North District Emergency Response Team. Officers are working to secure the scene, assess potential threats, and gather critical information.
Authorities have confirmed that public alert notifications and mapping associated with the warning have been verified. No suspect imagery has been released.
Officials caution that details remain limited as the response is still unfolding. The priority remains public safety while investigators determine the full scope of the incident, including whether others were involved.
This remains an active public safety situation. Residents of Tumbler Ridge should continue to remain locked down and vigilant, while those outside the community are advised to avoid the area until law enforcement declares it safe. Further updates will be provided as confirmed information becomes available.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines โ Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.